Qatar Airways CEO voted on board of industry body IATA
Qatar: Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has been voted onto the Board of Governors of the global aviation industry body, International Air Transport Association (IATA). [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleQatar universities set up life science research network
Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) have announced joint plans to set up a network of life science educators (LiScEN) comprising...
View ArticleQatar tops MENA region in Global Peace Index 2012
Qatar: The State of Qatar topped the Middle East and North African (MENA) region in Global Peace Index (GPI) 2012. The index is published by Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) which is based in...
View ArticleQatar Airways awards future pilot supply contract to CTC Aviation
Qatar: Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has selected world-leading airline training organisation, CTC Aviation to supply pilots to support the airline's rapid expansion...
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Polysilicon and solar industry experts encouraged to join QSTec
Qatar: Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) on Wednesday urged polysilicon and solar industry experts to join the organization and help build a brand new industry of solar energy in Qatar; the solar hub...
View ArticleQatar Financial Markets Authority issues 4 new regulations on financial services
Qatar: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority strengthened its legislative infrastructure by issuing new regulations on financial services. The new laws cover four activities, including liquidity...
View ArticleQatar market sinks deeper into the red
Qatar: Share prices and trading turnover headed south in Doha on Wednesday, as the QE 20 Index slipped a quarter percentage point to close at 8,261.09 points. The gas-rich Gulf state's largest lender...
View ArticleQatar Airways to launch non-stop flights to Tokyo
Qatar: Qatar Airways will boost services to Japan to twice-daily with the introduction of non-stop flights to Tokyo, effective October 28. [AMEInfo.com]
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QMDI and QNCC to provide key services for 2012 UN Climate Change Conference...
Qatar: Mr. Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Naser, Chairman and CEO of Qatar MICE Development Institute (QMDI), has signed an agreement with His Excellency Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, General Coordinator of...
View ArticleArson ruled out of deadly Villagio fire in Doha
Qatar: Qatari investigators have ruled out arson as the cause of a deadly fire at the Villagio shopping mall in Doha last month that killed 19 people, most of them children, QNA has reported. "The...
View ArticleQatar Statistics Authority releases the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2012
Qatar: Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2012. The CPI for the month of May, 2012 was 110.1, showing a slight increase of 0.2% when compared to the...
View ArticleSEIB Insurance and Reinsurance provides in-kind medical coverage to Injaz
Qatar: SEIB Insurance and Reinsurance Company LLC (SEIB) has entered into an agreement with Injaz Qatar, a non-profit organization and affiliate of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide that prepares and...
View ArticleQatar's Energy Minister delivers keynote address at OPEC event sponsored by...
Qatar: His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman & Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum (QP), was a keynote speaker at the 5th OPEC International...
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Qatar Exchange's year-to-date loss hits six percent
Qatar: The QE 20 Index in Doha finished the week with a day loss of 0.10%, closing at 8,252.42 points. The declined was broad and could not be prevented by gains in market bellwether Industries Qatar...
View ArticleCGC seals another vehicle tracking deal
Qatar: Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC), the technology and engineering solutions provider, has sealed a vehicle monitoring contract with Rapido Pest Control company, enabling the later to track and manage...
View ArticleQtel reaches 60,000 subscribers
Qatar: Qtel has said the total number of subscribers to its TV service, Mozaic TV, has reached 60,000 since its launch in 2009, Digital TV Europe has reported. The platform offers a range of...
View ArticleGerman solar companies urged to collaborate with Qatar Solar Technologies
Qatar: German solar companies were urged to collaborate with Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) on Thursday to share and create knowledge in building a brand new industry in Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleQatar National Bank rewards customers using Tap and Pay payment solution
Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) the largest financial institution in the State of Qatar and the MENA region, is encouraging its customers to apply and use the revolutionary Tap and Pay payment...
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Qatar market closed flat amid lack of catalysts
Qatar: As most GCC markets remained closed Sunday, observing the ascension of the Prophet (pbuh), the Qatar Exchange (QE) ended even at 8,251.23 points. Like the UAE, Qatar expects index provider...
View ArticleSiemens well placed to boost Qatar's economic development with energy solutions
Qatar: Siemens, the global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering operating in the energy, infrastructure, industry and healthcare sectors, is well positioned to strengthen further its...
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